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Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19, staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received numerous inquiries regarding the application of the indefinitely confined designation for absentee voters under Wisconsin Statutes. At its meeting of March 27, 2020, the Commission discussed this...

Webinar for Wisconsin County and Municipal Clerks Contingency Planning and Emergency Preparedness for the April 7, 2020 Election We will offer the same webinar twice. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Monday, March 16, 2020: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Link: https://attendee...

Attached is the latest version of the handout for Monday's webinars.

A. Background To help clerks communicate with voters about absentee voting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has put together a series of sample social media posts and graphics, as well as website banners. Clerks are free to use and customize them for their own needs, as well as to share them with...

In response to the shortage of absentee ballot envelopes, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has placed a significant print order for both transmittal and return envelopes and is coordinating delivery to each county. The counties will handle distribution to each municipality who needs...

As you are aware, there is a nationwide shortage of hand sanitizer and other disinfecting cleaning supplies. The State of Wisconsin is working directly with many manufacturers to acquire these products for polling places and clerk offices. We are also investigating the possibility of purchasing bulk...

NOTE: THIS FAQ HAS BEEN UPDATED TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN ANSWER #1. THE DATE IS MARCH 19, NOT MARCH 18. Please review this Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions document about absentee voting. 1. May a clerk decline to accommodate in-person voter registration and in-person absentee voting? No, as of...